Promoting Academic Integrity in Teaching
Instructor Responsibilities
In dealing with Academic Integrity in the classroom, instructors should be aware of the following:
- Inform your students about Academic Integrity and what it means to Queen’s University. Be aware that some students may have different ideas of what academic integrity means because of possible cultural and pedagogical differences.
- Become informed about the process for dealing with issues of Academic Integrity, specific to your Faculty or School.
- Seek support from their department.
- Know and respect the rights of the student. Refer to Student’s Rights.
Teaching Practices
Teaching practices that foster academic integrity are important in setting the right tone for encouraging positive student behaviour. The following resources outline some good practices in teaching that will facilitate this:
- The Faculty Role in Stopping Cheating (Inside Higher Ed):
An article that emphasizes the importance of faculty's role in students' academics.
- Encouraging Academic Integrity in Your Courses (University of Waterloo):
A list of common AI issues that instructors encounter when teaching and how to deal with them.
- Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers (Robert Harris)
A comprehensive guide for instructors in preventing academic dishonesty and educating students about integrity in their work.
Students' Rationale Behind Cheating
Understanding students' rationale behind cheating also allows instructors to pinpoint areas to focus on:
- Why do some students cheat? (Iowa State University)
A summary of research done by ISU outlines the types of rationalization students use to justify cheating.
- Academic Dishonesty (Minnesota State University)
An article that outlines results of research done on why students cheat, with respect to gender, GPA, fraternities/sororities, and years in school.